July Prayer Topic: Our World Leaders

We just recently returned from a visit back east. The plan was to visit Washington, D.C. on the 4th of July. What better way to celebrate our nations independence then in our capitol itself.

It's not often that I think about our nations history and our founding fathers. But it's hard not too when surround so closely to where history actually took place. The thought of the weight those men and women who started our county carried on there shoulders is unimaginable to me. The birth of a nation, a nation that they hoped would not only live, but thrive long after they were gone.

As I think about all of this, it brings my mind to those leading our country today. The thought of the responsibility that they carry, also incredible in my mind. I know that I may  or may not agree with everything that they do or say. I don't have all the information that they may have, or understanding of what decisions they have to make. Decisions that not only will affect them, but in turn us and who knows for how long.

When I think about it all, it seems somewhat daunting, and maybe a little scary, especially when I may not agree with them. But, there is one thing I do believe in. "In God We Trust." I have to believe that God is in complete control. 

With the up coming elections, seemingly uncertain future of our country, we can have peace. Peace to know God holds the future. He is the One who set up and takes down kings. He is the One who helped our founding fathers shape our nation. He is the One who fashioned history, to tell His-Story. 

As we look to the future and what may be in store for our country, we can be assured of this. By looking at the past, we can have peace in our future because, IN GOD WE TRUST.

~ kartini r. maxson